The day Jin Shengtan was killed was the darkest day in the history of Chinese literature. In the novel, Jin Shengtan was one of the rebel leaders of Song Jiang and the others. Because of his loyalty to Song Jiang and the others, he was arrested and eventually killed by Song Jiang and the others. However, Jin Shengtan's death didn't bring peace and salvation. Instead, it caused an even greater disaster. On the day Jin Shengtan was killed, large-scale unrest broke out across the country. The struggle between the rebel army and the government became more and more intense. Many people lost their faith and hope because of Jin Shengtan's death. They thought that Jin Shengtan's death was a betrayal and a blow to their faith. This sentiment intensified in the next few days, causing social unrest and violent conflicts to intensify, forming the darkest day in the history of Chinese literature. Therefore, the day Jin Shengtan was killed was considered the darkest day in the history of Chinese literature, and this plot became a classic scene in the novel, which was widely praised and quoted.